Short Summary

The Japanese art of Ikebana - flower arranging incorporating philosophy and symbolism.

Description

Chelsea, London.

Men and women in traditional Japanese dress demonstrate the latest ideas and techniques of Ikebana - a type of flower arranging or flower sculpture. Various C/Us of designs being constructed and of some finished sculptures. Narrator explains that Ikebana is becoming very popular in Britain. The art form encompasses ideas of philosophy and symbolism.

This demonstration is taking place in a Chelsea art gallery. The event is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the London branch of Ikebana International. Various shots of artistic designs.